Key facts
- Missouri's 2027 education budget includes reductions.
- Funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program is cut.
- Other programs like Workforce Diploma and Urban Teaching also face funding cuts.
Missouri's state legislature has decided to cut funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a program that provides free books to children. This decision is part of broader budget reductions planned for the state's education sector in 2027. The cuts will also affect other educational initiatives, including Workforce Diploma and Urban Teaching programs, indicating a wider shift in educational spending priorities for the state. The program mails free books to young children and relies on donations and grants.